Finding the Third Proportional to 544 and 839.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 544 and 839.50 is: 1,295.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544 : 839.50 = 839.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544/839.50 = 839.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544x = 839.50 × 839.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544x = 704,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 704,760.25/544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,295.52
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